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Quiz about California Dreaming
Quiz about California Dreaming

California Dreaming Trivia Quiz


I hope you enjoy this musical tour of the Golden State.

A multiple-choice quiz by Dalgleish. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Dalgleish
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
121,986
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
7624
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Hayes1953 (2/10), Luckycharm60 (6/10), SatchelPooch (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Susan Raye passed the time of day watching the goings-on at the international airport in this town in 1971. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Scottish group Middle of the Road sang about this 'wonderful town' in 1972. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Australian singer John Young was right on the money when he sang that it was a 'long long way' to this California town. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The Village People began their successful singles career, appropriately singing about this city. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Possibly the most famous suburb in the world, Billy Joel said 'Goodbye' to it in 1976.

Answer: (One Word)
Question 6 of 10
6. Christie followed up their tour of 'Yellow River' with a tour of another landmark, this one a Californian town. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Creedence Clearwater Revival sang about this town in 1969: 'I don't care!' Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Apparently, Dionne Warwick lost her way while travelling to this town. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The Beach Boys obviously showed good taste when they wanted others of the feminine persuasion to be the same as these in 1965. David Lee Roth expressed similar sentiments about 20 years later.

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 10 of 10
10. One about the weather. Apparently, 'It Never Rains In Southern California'. Who made this long-range forecast in 1973? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 25 2024 : Hayes1953: 2/10
Mar 22 2024 : Luckycharm60: 6/10
Mar 21 2024 : SatchelPooch: 6/10
Mar 20 2024 : hbosch: 7/10
Mar 20 2024 : matthewpokemon: 9/10
Mar 16 2024 : Froya: 4/10
Mar 11 2024 : Guest 208: 5/10
Mar 11 2024 : Guest 107: 3/10
Mar 11 2024 : Guest 209: 6/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Susan Raye passed the time of day watching the goings-on at the international airport in this town in 1971.

Answer: Los Angeles

Susan Raye will be forever linked with the song 'L.A. International Airport', and it seems as good a place as any to start the tour.
2. Scottish group Middle of the Road sang about this 'wonderful town' in 1972.

Answer: Sacramento

The song 'Sacramento (A Wonderful Town)' was just one in a line of hits by this bubblegum group. Others included 'Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep', 'Soley Soley', 'Tweedle Dee, Tweedle Dum', and 'Union Silver'.
3. Australian singer John Young was right on the money when he sang that it was a 'long long way' to this California town.

Answer: Pasadena

John Young recorded this song in 1972. He later changed his name to John Paul Young to avoid confusion with Johnny Young, another Australian singer.
4. The Village People began their successful singles career, appropriately singing about this city.

Answer: San Francisco

'San Francisco' was the Village People's first successful single, in 1977.
5. Possibly the most famous suburb in the world, Billy Joel said 'Goodbye' to it in 1976.

Answer: Hollywood

'Say Goodbye To Hollywood' was taken from the 'Turnstiles' album. It was later recorded by Bette Midler.
6. Christie followed up their tour of 'Yellow River' with a tour of another landmark, this one a Californian town.

Answer: San Bernardino

Jeff Christie and his band are universally known for 'Yellow River', but 'San Bernardino' was a great follow-up, once again in the Country vein.
7. Creedence Clearwater Revival sang about this town in 1969: 'I don't care!'

Answer: Porterville

'Porterville' was originally released in 1967, when they recorded as The Golliwogs. It was re-released as part of the 'Creedence Clearwater Revival' album in 1969.
8. Apparently, Dionne Warwick lost her way while travelling to this town.

Answer: San Jose

'Do You Know the Way To San Jose?' was a big hit for her in 1969. It was, of course, written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David.
9. The Beach Boys obviously showed good taste when they wanted others of the feminine persuasion to be the same as these in 1965. David Lee Roth expressed similar sentiments about 20 years later.

Answer: California Girls

As Brian Wilson's songwriting progressed from surfing to cars to school, it inevitably had to include girls.
10. One about the weather. Apparently, 'It Never Rains In Southern California'. Who made this long-range forecast in 1973?

Answer: Albert Hammond

In the fine tradition of weather forecasters, Albert Hammond 'hedged his bets' in the song, proclaiming 'It never rains in southern California, but it pours, man, it pours'.
Source: Author Dalgleish

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